Register Today: AACR Special Conference on Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research, September 28-October 1, 2025
AACR Past President Frank McCormick, PhD, FAACR, to receive $1 million Stephenson Global Prize during the conference
BOSTON – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host the AACR Special Conference on Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research from September 28 to October 1 in Boston. Registration is complimentary for credentialed members of the media.
This meeting will take place as an in-person event and will not be live-streamed for virtual participation. Lecture sessions will be made available for on-demand viewing approximately 7-14 days after the meeting has concluded and will remain available until December 10.
Now in its eleventh iteration, the AACR Special Conference on Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research is the premier forum for the presentation of cutting-edge research in the biology, detection, treatment, and prevention of pancreatic cancer. With a five-year survival rate of just 13%, pancreatic cancer remains one of the most urgent challenges in oncology. This year’s conference provides an essential platform for the translation of scientific discovery into improved outcomes for patients. View the full conference program.
STEPHENSON GLOBAL PRIZE
This year’s conference is also the forum for the presentation of the inaugural Stephenson Global Prize, a $1 million prize that recognizes a lifetime of achievements that have significantly advanced pancreatic cancer research. AACR Past President Frank McCormick, PhD, FAACR, will receive the prize and present his award lecture on Tuesday, September 30, at 10:45 a.m. ET. Learn more.
MEDIA REGISTRATION
Journalists planning to cover the meeting should register through the AACR public relations team via the form linked below.
Journalists must provide official press credentials and bylined coverage to register as press. Before requesting registration, please review the full media registration requirements.
Journalists can request registration by filling out this form. Contact Kathleen Medora at [email protected] or 215-290-5408 with registration questions.